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  • Sony Ericsson W760i

    Sony Ericsson W760i

    The W760i is a solid performer, and we've found it hard to fault this handset during our tests. Yet, with strong competition hot on its heels, the W760i falls short of bowling us over.

    Tags: sony ericsson, w760i, walkman, phone, review, camera, hsdpa

    Editor's rating:

    7.4

    User rating:

    9.5

  • Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    Apple iPod Touch (2nd generation)

    If you've been holding back, now is the time: the second-gen Touch is an excellent media player, and the addition of third-party apps extends the fun for everyone, no matter where your interests lie.

    Tags: ipod, touch, 2nd generation, music, mp3

    Editor's rating:

    8.8

    User rating:

    9.1

  • Motorola ROKR E8

    Motorola ROKR E8

    The ROKR E8 looks to be Motorola's stab at the iPhone killer, with a morphing touchscreen display and media focused features.

    Tags: motorola, music, touchscreen, rokr, camera

    Editor's rating:

    7.5

    User rating:

    8

  • Apple iPod Nano (3rd generation)

    Apple iPod Nano (3rd generation)

    Honey, I shrunk the iPod! The new nano has all the features of its big brother, the Classic, but in a smaller package with fewer gigabytes.

    Tags: apple, ipod, nano, mp3 player

    Editor's rating:

    8.2

    User rating:

    7.9

  • D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure

    D-Link DNS-323 2-Bay Network Storage Enclosure

    The D-Link DNS-323 is a great network storage device for beginners and professionals alike.

    Tags: dlink, nas, raid, storage, d-link, dns-323

    Editor's rating:

    9.0

    User rating:

    7.4

  • Plantronics CS70N

    Plantronics CS70N

    Plantronics are likely to be one of the names you think of when looking for audio headsets. After all, they've been building the things for 45 years. The Plantronics CS70N is a worthwhile investment for anyone who spends a lot of their day on the phone.

    Tags: plantronics, cs70n, headset

    Editor's rating:

    7.0

    User rating:

    7

  • Sony Ericsson K660i

    Sony Ericsson K660i

    The K660i shares most of its specs with budget-priced phones, with the addition of HSDPA data speeds, and minus the budget price tag.

    Tags: budget, mobile phone, radio, sony ericsson, k660, web

    Editor's rating:

    6.7

    User rating:

    7

  • HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

    HP iPAQ 312 Travel Companion

    It may not be entirely rational buying a GPS for its beautiful screen and multimedia features, but the 312 almost makes the case despite its numerous bugs and flaws.

    Tags: windows, pda, ipaq, hp, gps

    Editor's rating:

    7.5

    User rating:

    7

  • Apple iPod Touch

    Apple iPod Touch

    If the Touch is the player that you want, that you really, really want, you've probably got one already. Fence-sitters should stay there until next year when third-party apps or version 2.0 comes out.

    Tags: apple, ipod, touch, mp3 player

    Editor's rating:

    7.5

    User rating:

    7

  • Nokia 330 Auto Navigation

    Nokia 330 Auto Navigation

    Nokia has made a decent first attempt at offering a personal navigation device but the product is marred by the lack of Bluetooth, and is outdone by its better equipped and similarly priced rivals.

    Tags: nokia, 330, gps, auto navigation

    Editor's rating:

    6.2

    User rating:

    6.8

  • Apple iPod Classic

    Apple iPod Classic

    The name suggests more of the same but with more space and better value. Hard disk lag issues, video out controversy and just okay sound stop it from being a true classic though.

    Tags: apple, ipod, classic, mp3 player, music

    Editor's rating:

    7.4

    User rating:

    6.6

  • Sony VAIO VGN-CR13G

    Sony VAIO VGN-CR13G

    The Sony VAIO CR13G is a head turner that most would be proud to tuck under their arms.

    Tags: colour, cr, notebook, sony, vaio, vgn

    Editor's rating:

    8.2

    User rating:

    6.5

  • Acer Aspire 5920

    Acer Aspire 5920

    Though it's bulky, the Acer Aspire 5920 makes a great choice for buyers who want both a media-friendly laptop and a portable HD DVD player that plugs into their home theatre.

    Tags: laptop, acer, aspire 5920, hdmi, notebook

    Editor's rating:

    7.4

    User rating:

    6.3

  • Toshiba Qosmio G40

    Toshiba Qosmio G40

    Like its predecessor, the Qosmio G30, Toshiba's flagship multimedia desktop replacement offers a complete suite of entertainment features. The G40 is slightly slimmer and has a couple of tricks up its sleeve.

    Tags: toshiba, qosmio, g40, laptop, multimedia

    Editor's rating:

    7.9

    User rating:

    6

  • Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

    Apple iMac (20-inch, 2.4GHz)

    With its super-elegant new design and a strong configuration, Apple's new iMac competes with the PC desktop market better than perhaps any previous Mac to date.

    Tags: apple, imac

    Editor's rating:

    8.2

    User rating:

    6

  • PocketSurfer 2

    PocketSurfer 2

    Want free Web surfing on an easy to use and speedy device? Then the PocketSurfer 2 is exactly not what you're looking for.

    Tags: browsing, email, gps, web, wireless, datawind, pocketsurfer

    Editor's rating:

    4.0

    User rating:

    6

  • HP TouchSmart IQ505a

    HP TouchSmart IQ505a

    The second generation TouchSmart as just a panel PC is gorgeous. The AU$1,999 price is fantastic as well â€" but we can't help but feel that there's so much more potential in the touchscreen aspect being left, ahem, untapped.

    Tags: hp, touchsmart, desktop, iq505a

    Editor's rating:

    8.0

    User rating:

    5.5

  • STM Evolution

    STM Evolution

    Designed to be compact, the Evolution is suitable for a short inner-city commute or travel to meetings only.

    Tags: stm, laptop, evolution, bag, backpack

    Editor's rating:

    7.0

    User rating:

    5.5

  • LG Shine Slide (KE970)

    LG Shine Slide (KE970)

    Wrapped in a sturdy stainless steel case, there's nothing ground-breaking about the Shine Slide. However for AU$249, it's an excellent prepaid option.

    Tags: lg, phone, shine slide, ke970

    Editor's rating:

    7.2

    User rating:

    4.7

  • Dell XPS M1330

    Dell XPS M1330

    If you're in the market for a portable, the 1.78kg Dell XPS with its HDMI port and slot-loading DVD is both stylish and a pleasure to use.

    Tags: dell, laptop, slim, xps m1330, notebook

    Editor's rating:

    7.9

    User rating:

    3.5

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